Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, and her poem “depression doesn’t knock“ is an incredibly powerful piece, filled with humour, raw vulnerability, and hope. The…
On this episode Trauma and Mental Health writer Jasleen Ghuman talks with Babette Rothschild and Vanessa Bear to discuss the topic of trauma and recovery…
The song “29” written by singer Demi Lovato (she/them) for her eighth album tells the story of her traumatic, age-inappropriate relationship with Wilmer Valderrama, who…
Retiring from a lifestyle of debauchery was no easy task for the Red Hot Chili Peppers back in the day. The path of sobriety can…
In his symbolic poem, “Under the Sea”, poet Dan Hoeweler draws parallels between his experience with schizo-affective disorder and psychosis with feelings of being “under…
Major depressive disorder, better known as depression, is one of the most popular mental illnesses talked about on the news and social media. Depression can…
“What if people judge me for taking arm floaties?” Well, those people don’t care if you live or die. Coming to terms with a diagnosis…
Agoraphobia is the fear of going outside, leaving your comfort zone and interacting with the world. For many of us, especially due to the COVID-19…
“There is a moment when you can’t help but sinking down deep into the shit. Attacked by a spiteful thought. But Oh dear! I was…
In his 1949 piece “Creative Therapy”, Jacob Lawrence paints this engaging scene that depicts several psychiatric patients engaged in painting. Prior to his prestige and…
